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-The beverage '''green tea''' ({{zh-stp|s=[[wiktionary:绿|绿]][[wiktionary:茶|茶]]|t=[[wiktionary:綠|綠]][[wiktionary:茶|茶]]|p=lǜchá}}) is a "true" [[tea]] (i.e., ''[[Camellia sinensis]]'') that has undergone minimal [[oxidation]] during processing.
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-Green tea is popular in [[China]], [[Korea]], [[India]], [[Uzbekistan]], [[Kyrgyzstan]], [[Kazakhstan]], [[Japan]], [[Pakistan]], [[Taiwan]], [[Hong Kong]], [[Morocco]], and the [[Middle East]]. Recently, it has become more widespread in the [[West]], where traditionally [[black tea]] is consumed.
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 == Chinese green teas ==
-[[Image:Maojian.jpg|thumbdXi Hu Longjing.png|thumb|An example of a slightly higher grade of Chinese green tea, called [[Mao Jian tea|Mao Jian]].]]
+[http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 Hu Longjing.png|thumb|An example of a slightly higher grade of Chinese green tea, called [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 Jian tea|Mao Jian]].]]
-[[Image:Twinings Gunpowder tea in pile.jpg|thumb|A pile of the [[Twinings]] brand [[gunpowder tea]], a low-grade variety of Chinese green tea]]
+[http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 Gunpowder tea in pile.jpg|thumb|A pile of the [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 brand [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 tea]], a low-grade variety of Chinese green tea]]
 ==== Zhejiang Province ====
-[[Zhejiang]] is home to the most famous of all teas, Xi Hu Longjing, as well as many other high-quality green teas.
+[http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 is home to the most famous of all teas, Xi Hu Longjing, as well as many other high-quality green teas.
-; ''[[Longjing tea|Longjing]]'': The most well-known of [[China Famous Tea|famous Chinese teas]] from [[Hangzhou]], its name in Chinese means ''dragon well''. It is pan-fried and has a distinctive flat appearance. Falsification of Longjing is very common, and most of the tea on the market is in fact produced in [[Sichuan]] Province{{Fact|date=August 2007}} and hence not authentic Longjing.
+; ''[http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 tea|Longjing]]'': The most well-known of [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 Famous Tea|famous Chinese teas]] from [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 its name in Chinese means ''dragon well''. It is pan-fried and has a distinctive flat appearance. Falsification of Longjing is very common, and most of the tea on the market is in fact produced in [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 Province{{Fact|date=August 2007}} and hence not authentic Longjing.
-; ''[[Hui Ming Tea|Hui Ming]]'': Named after a temple in [[Zhejiang]].
+; ''[http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 Ming Tea|Hui Ming]]'': Named after a temple in [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 ''[http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 Ding tea|Long Ding]]'': A tea from [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 County]] known as ''Dragon Mountain''.
-; ''[[Long Ding tea|Long Ding]]'': A tea from [[Kaihua County]] known as ''Dragon Mountain''.
+; ''[http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 Ding tea|Hua Ding]]'': A tea from [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 County]] and named after a peak in the Tiantai mountain range.
-; ''[[Hua Ding tea|Hua Ding]]'': A tea from [[Tiantai County]] and named after a peak in the Tiantai mountain range.
+; ''[http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 Ding tea|Qing Ding]]'': A tea from Tian Mu, also known as ''Green Top''.
-; ''[[Qing Ding tea|Qing Ding]]'': A tea from Tian Mu, also known as ''Green Top''.
+;''[http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 tea|Gunpowder]]'': A popular tea also known as ''zhuchá''. It originated in [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 but is now grown elsewhere in [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 Jiangsu Province ====
-;''[[Gunpowder tea|Gunpowder]]'': A popular tea also known as ''zhuchá''. It originated in [[Zhejiang]] but is now grown elsewhere in [[China]].
+;''[http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 Luo Chun tea|Bi Luo Chun]]'': A [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 Famous Tea|Chinese famous tea]] also known as ''Green Snail Spring'', from [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 Ting]]. As with [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 falsification is common and most of the tea marketed under this name may, in fact, be grown in [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 Flower tea|Rain Flower]]'': A tea from [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 Xi Cui Bo]]''
-==== Jiangsu Province ====
-;''[[Bi Luo Chun tea|Bi Luo Chun]]'': A [[China Famous Tea|Chinese famous tea]] also known as ''Green Snail Spring'', from [[Dong Ting]]. As with [[Longjing]], falsification is common and most of the tea marketed under this name may, in fact, be grown in [[Sichuan]].
-;''[[Rain Flower tea|Rain Flower]]'': A tea from [[Nanjing]].
-;''[[Shui Xi Cui Bo]]''
 ==== Hubei Province ====
-; ''[[Yu Lu tea|Yu Lu]]'': A steamed tea known as ''Gyokuro (Jade Dew)'' made in the [[Japanese cuisine|Japanese]] style.
+; ''[http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 Lu tea|Yu Lu]]'': A steamed tea known as ''Gyokuro (Jade Dew)'' made in the [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 cuisine|Japanese]] style.
 ==== Henan Province ====
-;''[[Mao Jian tea|Xin Yang Mao Jian]]'': A [[China Famous Tea|Chinese famous tea]] also known as ''Green Tip''.
+;''[http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 Jian tea|Xin Yang Mao Jian]]'': A [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 Famous Tea|Chinese famous tea]] also known as ''Green Tip''.
 ====Jiangxi Province====
-;''[[Chun Mee tea|Chun Mee]]'': Name means "precious [[eyebrows]]"; from [[Jiangxi]], it is now grown elsewhere.
+;''[http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 Mee tea|Chun Mee]]'': Name means "precious [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 from [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 it is now grown elsewhere.
-;''[[Gou Gu Nao]]'': A well-known tea within China and recipient of numerous national awards.
+;''[http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 Gu Nao]]'': A well-known tea within China and recipient of numerous national awards.
-;''[[Yun Wu tea|Yun Wu]]'': A tea also known as ''Cloud and Mist''.
+;''[http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 Wu tea|Yun Wu]]'': A tea also known as ''Cloud and Mist''.
 ====Anhui Province====
-[[Anhui]] Province is home to three [[China Famous Tea|Chinese famous teas]].
+[http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 Province is home to three [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 Famous Tea|Chinese famous teas]].
-;''[[Da Fang tea|Da Fang]]'': A tea from [[Mount Huangshan]] also known as ''Big Square''.
+;''[http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 Fang tea|Da Fang]]'': A tea from [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 Huangshan]] also known as ''Big Square''.
-;''[[Mao feng tea|Huangshan Mao Feng]]'': A [[China Famous Tea|Chinese famous tea]] from [[Mount Huangshan]].
+;''[http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 feng tea|Huangshan Mao Feng]]'': A [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 Famous Tea|Chinese famous tea]] from [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 Huangshan]].
-;''[[Lu An Guapian tea|Lu An Guapian]]'': A [[China Famous Tea|Chinese famous tea]] also known as ''Melon Seed''.
+;''[http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 An Guapian tea|Lu An Guapian]]'': A [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 Famous Tea|Chinese famous tea]] also known as ''Melon Seed''.
-;''[[Hou Kui tea|Hou Kui]]'': A [[China Famous Tea|Chinese famous tea]] also known as ''Monkey tea''.
+;''[http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 Kui tea|Hou Kui]]'': A [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 Famous Tea|Chinese famous tea]] also known as ''Monkey tea''.
-;''[[Tun Lu tea|Tun Lu]]'': A tea from [[Tunxi District]].
+;''[http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 Lu tea|Tun Lu]]'': A tea from [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 District]].
-;''[[Huo Qing tea|Huo Qing]]'': A tea from [[Jing County, Anhui|Jing County]], also known as ''Fire Green''.
+;''[http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 Qing tea|Huo Qing]]'': A tea from [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 County, Anhui|Jing County]], also known as ''Fire Green''.
-; ''[[Hyson]]'': A medium-quality tea from many [[Province (China)|provinces]], an early-harvested tea.
+; ''[http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 A medium-quality tea from many [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 (China)|provinces]], an early-harvested tea.
 ==Japanese green teas==
-[[Image:Green Tea.jpg|thumb|Japanese green tea]]
+[http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 Tea.jpg|thumb|Japanese green tea]]
-[[Image:Yamamotoyama Genmaicha.jpg|thumb|''Genmaicha'' green tea]]
+[http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 Genmaicha.jpg|thumb|''Genmaicha'' green tea]]
-{{nihongo|'''Green tea'''|緑茶|ryokucha}} is so ubiquitous in [[Japan]] that it is more commonly known as "tea" ({{nihongo|''ocha''|お茶|ocha}}) and even "Japanese tea" ({{nihongo|''nihoncha''|日本茶|nihoncha}})，although it was invented in China during the [[Song Dynasty]], and brought to Japan by [[Myōan Eisai]], a Japanese Buddhist priest who also introduced the [[Rinzai]] school of [[Zen]] Buddhism. Types of tea are commonly graded depending on the quality and the parts of the plant used as well as how they are processed. There are large variations in both price and quality within these broad categories, and there are many specialty green teas that fall outside this spectrum. The best Japanese green tea is said to be that from the [[Uji]] region of [[Kyoto]]<ref>http://www.city.uji.kyoto.jp/data/sfnFoWN1iBexH3K/Index.htm</ref>. [[Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka Prefecture（静岡県）]]
+{{nihongo|'''Green tea'''|緑茶|ryokucha}} is so ubiquitous in [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 that it is more commonly known as "tea" ({{nihongo|''ocha''|お茶|ocha}}) and even "Japanese tea" ({{nihongo|''nihoncha''|日本茶|nihoncha}})，although it was invented in China during the [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 Dynasty]], and brought to Japan by [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 Eisai]], a Japanese Buddhist priest who also introduced the [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 school of [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 Buddhism. Types of tea are commonly graded depending on the quality and the parts of the plant used as well as how they are processed. There are large variations in both price and quality within these broad categories, and there are many specialty green teas that fall outside this spectrum. The best Japanese green tea is said to be that from the [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 region of [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 Prefecture|Shizuoka Prefecture（静岡県）]]
-; 玉露 [[Gyokuro]] (''Jade Dew'')
+; 玉露 [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 (''Jade Dew'')
 :Selected from a grade of green tea known as Ten-cha (天茶), Gyokuro's name refers to the pale green color of the infusion. The leaves are grown in the shade before harvest, which alters their flavor.
-; 抹茶 [[Matcha]] (''rubbed tea''): A high-quality powdered green tea used primarily in the [[tea ceremony]]. Matcha is also a popular [[green tea ice cream|flavor of ice cream]] and other sweets in Japan.
+; 抹茶 [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 (''rubbed tea''): A high-quality powdered green tea used primarily in the [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 ceremony]]. Matcha is also a popular [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 tea ice cream|flavor of ice cream]] and other sweets in Japan.
-; 煎茶 [[Sencha tea|Sencha]] (''broiled tea''): A common green tea in Japan made from leaves that are exposed directly to sunlight.
+; 煎茶 [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 tea|Sencha]] (''broiled tea''): A common green tea in Japan made from leaves that are exposed directly to sunlight.
-; 玄米茶 [[Genmaicha]] (''Brown-Rice tea''): ''maicha'' and roasted ''genmai'' ([[brown rice]]) blend.
+; 玄米茶 [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 (''Brown-Rice tea''): ''maicha'' and roasted ''genmai'' ([http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 rice]]) blend.
-; 冠茶 [[Kabusecha tea|Kabusecha]] (''covered tea''): ''kabusecha'' is ''sencha'' tea, the leaves of which have grown in the shade prior to harvest, although not for as long as Gyokuro. It has a more delicate flavor than Sencha.
+; 冠茶 [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 tea|Kabusecha]] (''covered tea''): ''kabusecha'' is ''sencha'' tea, the leaves of which have grown in the shade prior to harvest, although not for as long as Gyokuro. It has a more delicate flavor than Sencha.
-; 番茶 [[Bancha tea|Bancha]] (''common tea''): Sencha harvested as a second-flush tea between summer and autumn. The leaves are larger than Sencha and the flavor is less full.
+; 番茶 [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 tea|Bancha]] (''common tea''): Sencha harvested as a second-flush tea between summer and autumn. The leaves are larger than Sencha and the flavor is less full.
-; 焙じ茶 [[Hojicha|Hōjicha]] (''pan fried tea''): A roasted green tea.
+; 焙じ茶 [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 (''pan fried tea''): A roasted green tea.
-; 茎茶 [[Kukicha tea|Kukicha]] (''stalk tea''): A tea made from stalks produced by harvesting one bud and three leaves.
+; 茎茶 [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 tea|Kukicha]] (''stalk tea''): A tea made from stalks produced by harvesting one bud and three leaves.
-; 玉緑茶 [[Tamaryokucha]]: A tea that has a tangy, berry-like taste, with a long almondy aftertaste and a deep aroma with tones of citrus, grass, and berries.
+; 玉緑茶 [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 A tea that has a tangy, berry-like taste, with a long almondy aftertaste and a deep aroma with tones of citrus, grass, and berries.
 ; Okinawan Tea
 ==Other green teas==
-* [[Ceylon tea (green)|Green Tea from Ceylon]]
+* [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 tea (green)|Green Tea from Ceylon]]
 ==Brewing==
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 ==Caffeine==
-Green teas have about a quarter the [[caffeine]] content, by liquid volume, of coffee.
+Green teas have about a quarter the [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 content, by liquid volume, of coffee.
 ==Potential effects of green tea on health==
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 There is archaeological evidence that suggests that tea has been consumed for almost 5000 years, with India and China being two of the first countries to cultivate it. Green tea has been used as traditional medicine in areas such as India, China, Japan and Thailand to help everything from controlling bleeding and helping heal wounds to regulating body temperature, blood sugar and promoting digestion.
-The ''Kissa Yojoki'' (''Book of Tea''), written by [[Zen]] priest [[Eisai]] in [[1191]], describes how drinking green tea can have a positive effect on the five vital organs, especially the [[heart]]. The book discusses tea's medicinal qualities, which include easing the effects of [[alcohol]], acting as a [[stimulant]], curing blotchiness, quenching thirst, eliminating indigestion, curing [[beriberi|beriberi disease]], preventing [[fatigue (physical)|fatigue]], and improving [[urinary]] and [[brain]] function. Part One also explains the shapes of tea plants, tea flowers, and tea leaves, and covers how to grow tea plants and process tea leaves. In Part Two, the book discusses the specific dosage and method required for individual physical ailments.
+The ''Kissa Yojoki'' (''Book of Tea''), written by [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 priest [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 in [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 describes how drinking green tea can have a positive effect on the five vital organs, especially the [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 The book discusses tea's medicinal qualities, which include easing the effects of [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 acting as a [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 curing blotchiness, quenching thirst, eliminating indigestion, curing [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 disease]], preventing [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 (physical)|fatigue]], and improving [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 and [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 function. Part One also explains the shapes of tea plants, tea flowers, and tea leaves, and covers how to grow tea plants and process tea leaves. In Part Two, the book discusses the specific dosage and method required for individual physical ailments.
 ===Unproven claims===
 Green tea has been credited with providing a wide variety of health benefits, many of which have not been validated by scientific evidence.  These claims and any for which academic citations are currently missing are listed here:
-* Stopping certain [[neurodegenerative disease]]s such as [[Alzheimer's disease|Alzheimer's]] and [[Parkinson's syndrome|Parkinson's]].<ref>http://greentealovers.com/greenteahealthotherconditions.htm#brain</ref>
+* Stopping certain [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 disease]]s such as [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 disease|Alzheimer's]] and [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 syndrome|Parkinson's]].<ref>http://greentealovers.com/greenteahealthotherconditions.htm#brain</ref>
 * The prevention and treatment of cancer <ref>http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=16785249</ref>
-* Treating [[multiple sclerosis]] <ref>http://www.annalsnyas.org/cgi/content/abstract/928/1/274</ref>
+* Treating [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 sclerosis]] <ref>http://www.annalsnyas.org/cgi/content/abstract/928/1/274</ref>
-* Preventing the degradation of [[cell (biology)|cell]] [[cell membrane|membranes]] by neutralizing the spread of [[Radical (chemistry)|free radicals]] which occur during oxidation process. <ref>http://www.nadraszky.com/fitness/archives/green-tea-health-benefits.html</ref>
+* Preventing the degradation of [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 (biology)|cell]] [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 membrane|membranes]] by neutralizing the spread of [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 (chemistry)|free radicals]] which occur during oxidation process. <ref>http://www.nadraszky.com/fitness/archives/green-tea-health-benefits.html</ref>
-* Reducing the negative effects of [[LDL|LDL cholesterol]] (bad cholesterol) by lowering levels of triglycerides and increasing the production of [[HDL|HDL cholesterol]] (good cholesterol).
+* Reducing the negative effects of [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 cholesterol]] (bad cholesterol) by lowering levels of triglycerides and increasing the production of [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 cholesterol]] (good cholesterol).
-* Increasing fat [[oxidation]] (helps the body use fat as an energy source) and raising [[metabolism]]. <ref>http://www.actabit.com/diet-nutrition/how-effective-is-green-tea-for-weight-loss</ref>
+* Increasing fat [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 (helps the body use fat as an energy source) and raising [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 <ref>http://www.actabit.com/diet-nutrition/how-effective-is-green-tea-for-weight-loss</ref>
-* Joy Bauer, a New York City nutritionist, says [the catechins in green tea] increase levels of the metabolism speeding brain chemical norepinephrine.
+* Joy Bauer, a New York City nutritionist, says [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 catechins in green tea] increase levels of the metabolism speeding brain chemical norepinephrine.
 * Japanese researchers claim if you drink five cups of green tea a day, you'll burn 70 to 80 extra calories.  Dr. Nicholas Perricone, an anti-aging specialist, appeared on the Oprah Winfrey show and told Oprah's viewers they can lose 10 lbs. in 6 weeks drinking green tea instead of coffee
-* Some green tea lovers restrict their intake because of the [[caffeine]] it contains &mdash; about half the amount as is found in [[coffee]]. Too much caffeine can cause [[nausea]], [[insomnia]] or [[frequent urination]]. <ref>http://www.cancer.org/docroot/ETO/content/ETO_5_3X_Green_Tea.asp?sitearea=ETO</ref>
+* Some green tea lovers restrict their intake because of the [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 it contains &mdash; about half the amount as is found in [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 Too much caffeine can cause [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 or [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 urination]]. <ref>http://www.cancer.org/docroot/ETO/content/ETO_5_3X_Green_Tea.asp?sitearea=ETO</ref>
 * Drinking green tea mixed with honey can often have a soothing effect on a sore throat.
 ===United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)===
-The article ''Tea: A Story of Serendipity''<ref>http://www.fda.gov/FDAC/features/296_tea.html</ref> appeared in the March 1996 issue of [[FDA]] Consumer Magazine and looked at the potential benefits of green tea.  At that time they had not done any reviews of the potential benefits of green tea and were waiting to do it until health claims were filed. They have since denied two petitions to make qualified health claims as to the health benefits of green tea.  <ref>http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=38989</ref>
+The article ''Tea: A Story of Serendipity''<ref>http://www.fda.gov/FDAC/features/296_tea.html</ref> appeared in the March 1996 issue of [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 Consumer Magazine and looked at the potential benefits of green tea.  At that time they had not done any reviews of the potential benefits of green tea and were waiting to do it until health claims were filed. They have since denied two petitions to make qualified health claims as to the health benefits of green tea.  <ref>http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=38989</ref>
 On June 30, 2005, in response to "Green Tea and Reduced Risk of Cancer Health Claim", they stated:
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 ===Scientific studies===
-A [[2006]] study published in the September 13 issue of the [[Journal of the American Medical Association]] concluded "Green tea consumption is associated with reduced mortality due to all causes and due to cardiovascular disease but not with reduced mortality due to cancer." The study, conducted by the [[Tohoku University]] School of Public Policy in Japan, followed 40,530 Japanese adults, ages 40-79, with no history of [[stroke]], coronary heart disease, or cancer at baseline beginning in [[1994]]. The study followed all participants for up to 11 years for death from all causes and for up to 7 years for death from a specific cause. Participants who consumed 5 or more cups of tea per day had a 16 percent lower risk of all-cause mortality and a 26 percent lower risk of cardiovascular disease than participants who consumed less than one cup of tea per day. The study also states, "If green tea does protect humans against CVD or cancer, it is expected that consumption of this beverage would substantially contribute to the prolonging of life expectancy, given that CVD and cancer are the two leading causes of death worldwide."<ref>http://jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/abstract/296/10/1255</ref>
+A [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 study published in the September 13 issue of the [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 of the American Medical Association]] concluded "Green tea consumption is associated with reduced mortality due to all causes and due to cardiovascular disease but not with reduced mortality due to cancer." The study, conducted by the [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 University]] School of Public Policy in Japan, followed 40,530 Japanese adults, ages 40-79, with no history of [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 coronary heart disease, or cancer at baseline beginning in [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 The study followed all participants for up to 11 years for death from all causes and for up to 7 years for death from a specific cause. Participants who consumed 5 or more cups of tea per day had a 16 percent lower risk of all-cause mortality and a 26 percent lower risk of cardiovascular disease than participants who consumed less than one cup of tea per day. The study also states, "If green tea does protect humans against CVD or cancer, it is expected that consumption of this beverage would substantially contribute to the prolonging of life expectancy, given that CVD and cancer are the two leading causes of death worldwide."<ref>http://jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/abstract/296/10/1255</ref>
 <ref>http://www.denverpost.com/nationworld/ci_4326770 Article in the Denver Post</ref>
 A study in the February 2006 edition of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition concluded "A higher consumption of green tea is associated with a lower prevalence of cognitive impairment in humans."<ref>http://www.ajcn.org/cgi/content/abstract/83/2/355</ref> <ref>http://www.foodnavigator.com/news/ng.asp?id=66142</ref>
-In May 2006, researchers at [[Yale School of Medicine|Yale University School of Medicine]] weighed in on the issue with a review article that looked at more than 100 studies on the health benefits of green tea. They pointed to what they called an "Asian paradox," which refers to lower rates of heart disease and cancer in Asia despite high rates of [[cigarette]] smoking. They theorized that the 1.2 liters of green tea that is consumed by many Asians each day provides high levels of [[polyphenol]]s and other [[antioxidant]]s. These compounds may work in several ways to improve cardiovascular health, including preventing blood platelets from sticking together (This [[anticoagulant]] effect is the reason doctors warn surgical patients to avoid green tea prior to procedures that rely on a patient's clotting ability) and improving cholesterol levels, said the researchers, whose study appeared in the May issue of the ''Journal of the American College of Surgeons''. Specifically, green tea may prevent the oxidation of [[LDL cholesterol]] (the "bad" type), which, in turn, can reduce the buildup of plaque in arteries, the researchers wrote.<ref>http://www.yale.edu/opa/newsr/06-06-01-01.all.html</ref>
+In May 2006, researchers at [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 School of Medicine|Yale University School of Medicine]] weighed in on the issue with a review article that looked at more than 100 studies on the health benefits of green tea. They pointed to what they called an "Asian paradox," which refers to lower rates of heart disease and cancer in Asia despite high rates of [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 smoking. They theorized that the 1.2 liters of green tea that is consumed by many Asians each day provides high levels of [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 and other [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 These compounds may work in several ways to improve cardiovascular health, including preventing blood platelets from sticking together (This [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 effect is the reason doctors warn surgical patients to avoid green tea prior to procedures that rely on a patient's clotting ability) and improving cholesterol levels, said the researchers, whose study appeared in the May issue of the ''Journal of the American College of Surgeons''. Specifically, green tea may prevent the oxidation of [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 cholesterol]] (the "bad" type), which, in turn, can reduce the buildup of plaque in arteries, the researchers wrote.<ref>http://www.yale.edu/opa/newsr/06-06-01-01.all.html</ref>
-A study published in the August 22, 2006 edition of Biological Psychology looked at the modification of the stress response via [[L-Theanine]], a chemical found in green tea.  It "suggested that the oral intake of L-Theanine could cause anti-stress effects via the inhibition of cortical neuron excitation."<ref>http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=pubmed&cmd=Retrieve&dopt=AbstractPlus&list_uids=16930802&query_hl=3&itool=pubmed_docsum</ref>
+A study published in the August 22, 2006 edition of Biological Psychology looked at the modification of the stress response via [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 a chemical found in green tea.  It "suggested that the oral intake of L-Theanine could cause anti-stress effects via the inhibition of cortical neuron excitation."<ref>http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=pubmed&cmd=Retrieve&dopt=AbstractPlus&list_uids=16930802&query_hl=3&itool=pubmed_docsum</ref>
-In a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial done by Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, [[Vanderbilt University Medical Center]], Nashville, Tennessee, 240 adults were given either theaflavin-enriched green tea extract in form of 375mg capsule daily or a placebo. After 12 weeks, patients in the tea extract group had significantly less low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and total cholesterol (16.4% and 11.3% lower than baseline, p<0.01) than the placebo group. The author concluded that theaflavin-enriched green tea extract can be used together with other dietary approaches to reduce LDL-C.
+In a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial done by Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 University Medical Center]], Nashville, Tennessee, 240 adults were given either theaflavin-enriched green tea extract in form of 375mg capsule daily or a placebo. After 12 weeks, patients in the tea extract group had significantly less low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and total cholesterol (16.4% and 11.3% lower than baseline, p<0.01) than the placebo group. The author concluded that theaflavin-enriched green tea extract can be used together with other dietary approaches to reduce LDL-C.
 A study published in the January, 2005 edition of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition concluded "Daily consumption of tea containing 690 mg catechins for 12 wk reduced body fat, which suggests that the ingestion of catechins might be useful in the prevention and improvement of lifestyle-related diseases, mainly obesity." <ref>http://www.ajcn.org/cgi/content/abstract/81/1/122</ref>
-According to a [[Case Western Reserve University]] School of Medicine study published in the April 13 2005 issue of the [[Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences]]Antioxidants in green tea may prevent and reduce the severity of rheumatoid arthritis. The study examined the effects of green tea polyphenols on collagen-induced arthritis in mice, which is similar to rheumatoid arthritis in humans. In each of three different study groups, the mice given the green tea polyphenols were significantly less likely to develop arthritis. Of the 18 mice that received the green tea, only eight (44 percent) developed arthritis. Among the 18 mice that did not receive the green tea, all but one (94 percent) developed arthritis. In addition, researchers noted that the eight arthritic mice that received the green tea polyphenols developed less severe forms of arthritis.
+According to a [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 Western Reserve University]] School of Medicine study published in the April 13 2005 issue of the [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 of the National Academy of Sciences]]Antioxidants in green tea may prevent and reduce the severity of rheumatoid arthritis. The study examined the effects of green tea polyphenols on collagen-induced arthritis in mice, which is similar to rheumatoid arthritis in humans. In each of three different study groups, the mice given the green tea polyphenols were significantly less likely to develop arthritis. Of the 18 mice that received the green tea, only eight (44 percent) developed arthritis. Among the 18 mice that did not receive the green tea, all but one (94 percent) developed arthritis. In addition, researchers noted that the eight arthritic mice that received the green tea polyphenols developed less severe forms of arthritis.
 A German study found that an extract of green tea and hot water (filtered), applied externally to the skin for 10 minutes, three times a day could help people with skin damaged from radiation therapy (after 16-22 days). <ref>http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/12/04/earlyshow/contributors/emilysenay/main2224186.shtml</ref>
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 A study published in the December 1999 American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that "Green tea has thermogenic properties and promotes fat oxidation beyond that explained by its caffeine content per se. The green tea extract may play a role in the control of body composition via sympathetic activation of thermogenesis, fat oxidation, or both."<ref>http://www.ajcn.org/cgi/content/abstract/70/6/1040</ref>
-In lab tests, [[EGCG]], found in green tea, was found to prevent [[HIV]] from attacking T-Cells. However, it is not known if this has any effect on humans yet. <ref>http://www.webmd.com/content/article/122/114877.htm</ref>
+In lab tests, [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 found in green tea, was found to prevent [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 from attacking T-Cells. However, it is not known if this has any effect on humans yet. <ref>http://www.webmd.com/content/article/122/114877.htm</ref>
-A study in the August, 2003 issue of a new potential application of Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences found that "a new potential application of (–)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate [a component of green tea] in prevention or treatment of inflammatory processes is suggested" <ref>http://www.springerlink.com/content/xqa0w01wd87q1nca/</ref>
+A study in the August, 2003 issue of a new potential application of Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences found that "a new potential application of (–)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 component of green tea] in prevention or treatment of inflammatory processes is suggested" <ref>http://www.springerlink.com/content/xqa0w01wd87q1nca/</ref>
 ==See also==
 {{Commonscat|Green tea}}
-* [[Chinese tea culture]]
+* [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 tea culture]]
-* [[Japanese tea ceremony]]
+* [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 tea ceremony]]
-* [[Potential effects of tea on health]]
+* [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 effects of tea on health]]
-* [[Reactive oxygen species]]
+* [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 oxygen species]]
-* [[Yellow tea]]
+* [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 tea]]
 ==References==
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 ==External links==
-* [http://www.cancer.org/docroot/ETO/content/ETO_5_3X_Green_Tea.asp?sitearea=ETO American Cancer Society] - Information about green tea
+* [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 American Cancer Society] - Information about green tea
-* [http://www.jin.ne.jp/ogasawara/english/intro.htm An Introduction to Tea Ceremony]
+* [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 An Introduction to Tea Ceremony]
-* [http://infohost.nmt.edu/~armiller/japanese/tea.htm Types of Japanese Tea]
+* [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 Types of Japanese Tea]
 ===Press coverage===
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-* [http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/tea-and-cancer-prevention ''Tea and Cancer Prevention'' from The National Cancer Institute]
+* [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 ''Tea and Cancer Prevention'' from The National Cancer Institute]
-* [http://www.webmd.com/content/chat_transcripts/2/110457 An interview with Thomas Gasiewicz on green tea and cancer]
+* [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 An interview with Thomas Gasiewicz on green tea and cancer]
-* [http://www.urmc.rochester.edu/pr/news/story.cfm?id=788 Scientists on Trail of Dioxin Pinpoint How Green Tea Protects Against Cancer]
+* [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 Scientists on Trail of Dioxin Pinpoint How Green Tea Protects Against Cancer]
-* [http://www.webmd.com/content/article/18/1678_50885 Green Tea May Aid Liver Disease Patients]
+* [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 Green Tea May Aid Liver Disease Patients]
-* [http://www.physorg.com/news62928428.html  Tea: the New Anti-Aging Beverage?]
+* [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361  Tea: the New Anti-Aging Beverage?]
-* [http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=23018 Tea may help prevent diabetes and cataracts]
+* [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 Tea may help prevent diabetes and cataracts]
-* [http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/3125469.stm Green tea 'can block cancer']
+* [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 Green tea 'can block cancer']
-* [http://www.nlm.nih.gov/hmd/teapot/medical.html Green Tea's Medical Resurgence]
+* [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 Green Tea's Medical Resurgence]
-* [http://www.pdrhealth.com/drug_info/nmdrugprofiles/nutsupdrugs/gre_0319.shtml Green Tea Catechins]
+* [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 Green Tea Catechins]
-* [http://www.umm.edu/altmed/ConsHerbs/GreenTeach.html Green Tea (an overview from the University of Maryland Medical Center)]
+* [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 Green Tea (an overview from the University of Maryland Medical Center)]
-* [http://www.worldhealth.net/p/257,6484.html Green Tea a Performance-enhancing Drug]
+* [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 Green Tea a Performance-enhancing Drug]
-* [http://aidsmeds.com/articles/1667_11621.shtml ''Green Tea for HIV?'' from AIDSmeds.com]
+* [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 ''Green Tea for HIV?'' from AIDSmeds.com]
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